Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation
2023-06-28

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Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation
Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation

Strictly speaking, it is located in South Korea, on corner between coast road and coastline. The villa has a central layout and is currently used as a guest house.

Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation
Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation

Six rectangular box-shaped buildings face sea, and most of main building is sunk into ground.

Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation

Because main body of building is attached to environmental design, seaside wind is strong, which also has a good thermal insulation effect.

Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation
Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation

The independent entrance area is built with concrete walls and walls are handmade erosion areas for plant growth.

Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation
Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation

Each unit is accessed via wooden steps cut into landscape, resulting in a porch-like structure clad in thin timber slats.

Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation
Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation
Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation
Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation

The main interior design material is concrete with light wood panels, conveying idea that man and nature are born as one.

Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation
Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation

The rooms are arranged in such a way that sea is first thing guests see when they wake up.

Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation
Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation
Mountain villa built next to coastal road, half of surface of building is recessed into ground, heat preservation and insulation

The open public area is an open gentle slope with natural grass at same level as coastline and is an excellent viewing platform.

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